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A joyful celebration filled with blessings for SU’s 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor

The informal celebration of the inauguration of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) new Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, started on a festive...
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Walter Parry’s legacy celebrated and re-entered into Stellenbosch history

Walter Parry’s legacy celebrated and re-entered into Stellenbosch history

The legendary physicist and mathematics teacher Walter Parry (1913-1966) is the first historical figure in the history of Lückhoff High School in Stellenbosch...

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Experts convene to exchange solutions to help mitigate extreme climate and weather events

Experts convene to exchange solutions to help mitigate extreme climate and weather events

​Climate experts from around the world gathered at Stellenbosch University recently to discuss aspects of extreme climate and weather events and strategies to...

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SU microbiome researcher honoured for his contribution to the field

SU microbiome researcher honoured for his contribution to the field

Prof. Thulani Makhalanyane has been awarded the prestigious Silver Medal of the South African Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SASBMB) for his...

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Dutch student visit to Africa Centre opens up an avenue for collaboration

Dutch student visit to Africa Centre opens up an avenue for collaboration

Students from the Faculty of Business and Economics at Groningen University

Students from the Faculty of Business and Economics at Groningen University visited the Africa Centre to gain insights into how HIV/Aids affects the business...

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African scientists call for equitable research partnerships to advance microbiome research

African scientists call for equitable research partnerships to advance microbiome research

Leading African scientists have issued a compelling call for more equitable research partnerships in a new paper published in Nature Medicine. The paper...

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SU seminar promotes research collaboration across universities

SU seminar promotes research collaboration across universities

In a concerted effort to reignite research endeavours and foster collaboration across the Western Cape, the Department of Economics at Stellenbosch University...

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